Big Sky Breakdown

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I'm talking about the CAA Strength of Schedule for 2026. Which CAA teams have tough schedules and which have easier schedules? How many playoff teams will the CAA have in 2026? I discuss all of this in that segment. Who do I think are the top-10 FCS RBs coming into the 2026 season? There is a ton of good RB play, but I will be listing my top-10 in this video. The AF...

Montana senior running back Eli Gillman joins Colter Nuanez to recap Montana's spring drills + he previews his summer series of youth football camps. Visit eligillman.com for more information!

Montana State senior Taco Dowler joins Colter Nuanez to break down getting national championship rings, his analysis of MSU fooball + preview for the summer youth football camps he will host with Adam Jones starting next month.  Visit https://tacoandadamsummerfootballcamps.com/ for more on how to sign up! 

Laurel junior Kade Leibrand, one of the top linemen recruits in the state of Montana, discusses his commitment to Montana State with Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now 102.9 ESPN Radio. 

Sam Sirmon, who's the latest Sirmon to commit to play for the University of Montana, talks about his recruitment and his family legacy at UM with Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now, ESPN MT, in April of 2026. 

Missoula Big Sky junior Eli Kasberg burst onto the scene last fall, leading the Eagles to the semifinals of the Class AA playoffs. The quarterback/athlete committed to the Montana Grizzlies in the spring of 2026. 

Montana State has three verbal commitments from in-state recruits, including 6-foot-4, 215-pound Saco, Montana product Laytin Erickson. The multi-sport athlete plays football at Class B Malta in the fall.

Montana State commitment Dax Yeager joins Colter Nuanez on 102.9 FM ESPN radio to talk about his pledge to MSU football.

Billings West junior Jack Ryan has several ties to the Griz football program. That plus his affinity for the new UM coaching staff led him to commit to Montana in April of 2026. He joined Colter Nuanez on ESPN MT to discuss the decision.

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez to talk about the potential expansion of College Football Playoff to 24 teams + we share thoughts on why people aren't buying into the Oklahoma City Thunder as one of the great teams in modern NBA history.

Matt Brown, the founder of the Extra Points newsletter, joins Colter Nuanez on ESPN MT for this week's ESPN Roundtable talking everything from NCAA tournament expansion to potential expansion of the College Football Playoff to revenue sharing and the House settlement.

Montana State head coach Lyle Weese joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now, 102.9 FM ESPN Radio to talk about his team's successes and preview the regular-season finale meet in Bozeman this weekend.

Andre Patterson, a former Montana Griz football player who then coached in college football (1988-1997) before getting his first shot in the NFL on Bill Parcels' staff with the New England Patriots, joined Colter Nuanez to tell stories about his time in New England, Minnesota, Dallas, Cleveland, Denver and back to Minnesota before finishing with the New York Giants in a special Montana Pro Footbal...

In this week's Akem's Analysis, we are talking about the SOS of the MVFC and which teams may have a harder road to the playoffs. Coch Bobby Rome II joins Akem's Analysis to talk all things Chicago State football and how they are doing leading up to their first season in the FCS. The 2026 NFL Draft just concluded. Who are the 15 players to watch out for in the FCS for the NFL Draft next year? I got...

Former Montana All-American WR & returner Michael Wortham joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now, ESPN MT for this week's ESPN Roundtable about Wortham's NFL opportunity with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Montana senior high jumper Erin Wilde has won 27 of her 49 career meets, including 13 outdoors. She capped an undefeated career in meets in Missoula with a high jump win on Saturday in Missoula.

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now to discuss why only four FCS players were drafted in the NFL Draft. Plus, Colter's reactions from the Montana State spring game. 

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I talk about all the teams in the Big Sky Conference and which have the toughest and easiest strength of schedule heading into the 2026 season. The NFL Draft has come and gone, and now some of the top FCS players have their home. Who ended up where, and what are their chances of making an impact? Is the transfer portal changing the number of FCS players to get draft...

Montana State senior quarterback Justin Lamson joins the Big Sky Breakdown to talk MSU spring ball, preview the spring game and promote his upcoming youth summer camps.

MSU head coach Brent Vigen, No. 41 Caden Dowler, QB Justin Lamson, DE Dom Solano & freshman WR Parker Mady addressed the media following the session.

Colter Nuanez and Brooks Nuanez talk about the primary narrative for Montana State ( 1:57 ) entering 2026 as the Bobcats charge through spring ball. Plus, key positions to watch in this weekend's MSU spring game ( 16:15 ), and full reactions from the Griz spring game ( 24:41 ) a few weeks ago.

Montana State offensive line coach Matt Smith joins Colter Nuanez to give his national championship game reactions, position versatility along the offensive front, Titan Fleishmann's huge aspirations for his senior year and things to watch in the Bobcat spring game on Saturday in Bozeman.

Montana State defensive line coach Nick Jean-Baptiste joins Colter Nuanez on the first half of this week's ESPN Roundtable on 102.9 ESPN Radio to preview the MSU spring game on April 25.

Samuel Akem joins Colter Nuanez on Nuanez Now, ESPN MT to break down the top returning QBs in the FCS, why they stayed at their respective schools, how we rank each AND the controversy behind those rankings.

In this week's Akem's Analysis, I go through my 2026 QB rankings, and there may be some surprises. Montana State is the favorite to win the title in 2-26, but who are their biggest threats to upset them? UC Davis will be getting the Connors brothers back this season after their waiver was approved, and it could do a lot for them. Looking at their schedule, they may be able to win the Big Sky title...